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Malikah A

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Bio

I am a dedicated tutor with 4 years of English tutoring experience. I believe that empathy and support are fundamental to unlocking a student's full potential and achieving the best results.

I see students as individuals and not just a student in general. I make sure to attend to each student's specific needs by understanding them uniquely. I believe that effective assistance stems from building a comfortable connection and adapting interactions and teaching methods accordingly, a skill I excel at.

Education

  • 2018-2021: BA degree in English Language & Literature, and Psychology - UCT
  • 2022: BA Honours degree in English Literary Studies - UCT
  • 2023-present: English Tutor
  • 2024-present: Afrikaans Tutor

My proudest achievements

  • My proudest achievements include winning the Role Model Award for my dedication and reliability. Also, I'm honoured to have helped a student raise their English grade from 30% to 50% in just six lessons, receiving their heartfelt gratitude.

Subjects

School Tutoring

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS (HL)

I have a BA degree in English Language and Literature and have completed my Honours Degree in English Literary Studies at the University of Cape Town. While studying, I tutored English online through the Golden Future Project. I also have 2 years of experience giving private English tuition.

Afrikaans

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS (FAL)

I consistently scored good marks throughout high school and thoroughly enjoyed learning the language. I have a good grasp of the grammar rules and language structure, and can also assist in learning the literature and prepping for orals.

Exam Preparation

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS

I have experience strategising personalised study plans. I value organisation and time management, and can also find the most efficient way to go about studying the examination content.

Homework

Grade 1 - Grade 9 NSC, CAPS

I am patient and empathetic and love helping others. I can help clarify concepts and methods, give guidance and support, and ensure students' tasks are completed. Most importantly, I'll encourage self-improvement.

Life Orientation

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS

I believe this subject is important for learning about social issues, self-development, and society. I can make sure that students get excellent grades on their reports by going through the content in a fun and fruitful way.

Reviews from others

Malikah is an excellent tutor. She is always punctual, comes well-prepared for each lesson, and is very patient and helpful with her student. She consistently provides updates to the parent after every lesson. Overall, she is a very kind and professional tutor. We are extremely happy to have Malikah as our Afrikaans tutor.

Nonto

She's always willing to go an extra mile with ensuring that the learner understands the concepts taught.

Gcina

Malikah has a world of patience and understands Cole well and is able to adapt to the pace Cole is learning at. She has made a positive impact on Cole. Thank you Malikah.

Tania

Malikah is always punctual and has so much patiences with Zayd. He has a knack for going off topic, she always manages to engage him and steer him back in the right direction without showing any frustration.

Anisa

Pleased with her interaction and critical feedback. Much appreciated support

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